Here's one of the best joke-writing tip I ever heard

Plus, mics are open.

Hello,

I’m going to try to occasionally send out a few tips here and there that I’ve learned or heard from other more established comics. So, that way, I’m not just spamming your inbox.

At its core, comedy is about self-expression. In a world where everyone is pledging allegiance to the algorithm, it’s important to not lose sight of who you are as a comedian – but also first, and foremost, as a comedian.

Personally, I found it to be really hard to sit down, think, and force myself to write jokes that I think will fit in with what other comics or people will think is funny. The best jokes I’ve written were about things that were unique to and/or vulnerable for me.

“Don’t sit down at your computer and try to “think up jokes.” You’ll be very frustrated when nothing good comes to you. Instead, use your writing time to express yourself. Talk about your frustrations, your ex-girlfriend… whatever. Comedy gets its power from the audience’s ability to identify with you and your material. When you don’t express yourself, you’re just saying words on a stage and the audience won’t be able to identify.”

Anyways, here’s the open mic list:

The Bushido Mic - Friday at 7p
(Hosted by John Ajodah)
[Sign up here]

The Heckle Mic - Friday at 8:30p
(Hosted by Your Mom)
[Sign up here]

P.S. We’re getting a ton of new audience members coming out every week to the Heckle Mic. If this keeps up, we’re going to be making the Heckle Mic a weekly booked show and will be booking comics from the mics. So keep an eye on it!

Thanks,

Sarah Suzuki Harvard

P.S.S. If you’re interested in fostering a really sweet, black cat for a week or two, hit me up! He’s super chill and easy. I’ll even donate cat food and toys to help out